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“A person in the business of defending criminal cases is going to live in controversy all of his or her life.”

Quote by F. Lee Bailey

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F. Lee Bailey was a renowned American attorney, born on June 10, 1933. He was celebrated in the legal community for his exceptional skills in criminal defense. more

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